ITF, shipowners agree on wage pact at last SEAFARERS' unions and shipowners participating in the International Bargaining Forum have successfully concluded 'difficult' negotiations on a new international collective bargaining agreement covering more than 55,000 seafarers around the world.
Hopes rise for end to French oil terminal blockade DOCKERS in the French port of Marseille returned to work on Saturday and hopes rose that a separate strike disrupting oil terminals at the Fos-Lavera hub could soon end, officials said.
Australian port raises coal exports AUSTRALIA's Port Waratah Coal Services Ltd, which runs the world's largest coal-export port, increased exports by 3 per cent in September from the previous month as miners met supply contracts.
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High Court orders insurer to pay up for loss from piracy THE hull and machinery underwriter of Singapore-registered tug, BW Wisdom, which was lost to pirates in a brazen attack almost three years ago in Indonesian waters, has been told to pay up under the policy.
ITF, shipowners agree on wage pact at last SEAFARERS' unions and shipowners participating in the International Bargaining Forum have successfully concluded 'difficult' negotiations on a new international collective bargaining agreement covering more than 55,000 seafarers around the world.
Hopes rise for end to French oil terminal blockade DOCKERS in the French port of Marseille returned to work on Saturday and hopes rose that a separate strike disrupting oil terminals at the Fos-Lavera hub could soon end, officials said.
Australian port raises coal exports AUSTRALIA's Port Waratah Coal Services Ltd, which runs the world's largest coal-export port, increased exports by 3 per cent in September from the previous month as miners met supply contracts.
Admiralty Casebook
High Court orders insurer to pay up for loss from piracy THE hull and machinery underwriter of Singapore-registered tug, BW Wisdom, which was lost to pirates in a brazen attack almost three years ago in Indonesian waters, has been told to pay up under the policy.
Corsican activists threaten SNCM suitors as buyout decision looms A CORSICAN independence movement has warned the heads of the two companies proposing to take a majority stake in state-owned French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM that they will be in physical danger if they try to visit the island.
Tui extends CP Ships offer period as EC approval sought GERMANY'S Tui confirmed at the weekend that it had extended the offer period for buying CP Ships while European Commission approval is obtained.
'Time to batten down hatches' as gloom descends on boxship rates CONTAINERSHIP freight rates look set to follow the charter market downwards as an air of apprehension descends over the box trades, writes Janet Porter.
Financial analysts under attack SHIPPING suffers from poor quality analysis by investment bank researchers covering the industry, delegates to the Marine Money conference in Athens were told yesterday
LNG sector won't overheat, says expert FEARS that the huge number of LNG carrier newbuildings on order could make the sector overheat are described as 'rubbish' by one consultant
India eyes overseas coal mines INDIA'S Energy Co-ordination Committee led by prime minister Manmohan Singh is promoting acquisition of foreign coal mines to meet country's growing demand
Rough first half for Navios NEWLY acquired bulk operator Navios Maritime has reported a 46% drop in first-half profits as the result of fewer short-term charters, FFA losses and transaction costs
Gas carriers drive IM Skaugen ahead IM Skaugen, the Norwegian LPG carrier and lighterage tanker operator, expects its Norwegian Gas Carriers division to continue the strong 3Q performance
Gibraltar strait migrant lookout SHIPS crossing the Straits of Gibraltar and between Africa and the Canary Islands have been put on alert to look out for seaborne migrants after an interception at sea today
Ports, intermodal operators should plot capacity strategy, says Mineta Transportation Secretary urges industry gathering to tackle congestion and capacity issues.
Strike action silences Antwerp Belgian strike action has affected Antwerp, with handling at a standstill and terminals closed, although traffic has been moving on the Scheldt River, confirmed Antwerp port sources today.
Private railcos welcome Mitsui loco, but express concerns about loan
Fowairet towed to Rotterdam for repairs
KazTransService: box-transport to boost Kazakh network use
New study postpones Tasmanian rail closure
Sino-US textile talks to resume
Danish-German partners plan Asia-Brazil cargo-flow on SAFE commercial basis
New PoMC chairman, as dredging trial concludes early
Chemical explosion in the port of Szczecin Four crew members were injured when two heavy explosions occurred on the "Thalassa" when the vessel arrived in Szczecin from ...
Trial call by "Pride of Telemark" in Str'mstad Norwegian Kystlink's ferry "Pride of Telemark" has made a trial call in Str'mstad on the Swedish west coast. A daily ...
Østervold buys two vessels The Østervold family ' through the operating company Shipman ' has bought two offshore vessels in the UK and the US for ...
Low-sulphur bunkers: getting from 'ought' to 'is' Options for shipowners to get to a low-sulphur fuel future include blending, scrubbing, and emissions trading.
BP spins off derivatives and refining group BP today announced that it is to sell Innovene, its olefins, derivatives and refining group for '9 billion.
Double-hull rates on the rise as November fixtures trickle in Rates for double-hull VLCCs climb as first November interest becomes apparent.
South African traders wary of shortages during refinery downtime Oil majors in South Africa have pledged adequate bunker fuel stockpiles, but one has stopped quoting and traders are wary.
Salvors seek financial awards as income declines Salvors argue they deserve financial recognition for averting environmental disasters and saving billions in salved ships, cargoes and bunkers.
Rotterdam market stable Friday morning, prompt still problematic
Bunker fuel unloaded from damaged boxship Bunker fuel from the damaged boxship Fowairet has been fully unloaded.
Lesser need for emergency supplies as US demand weakens The IEA said yesterday weaker demand for oil in the US has appeased the need to release more emergency oil supplies.
Hurricanes cause massive oil pollution along US coastal waters More than 1,000 reports of oil spills along US coastal waters are likely to result in long-term pollution damage, a US agency said.
The end of residual fuel bunkers? With sulphur restrictions to get tighter, the only solution may be distillate fuel: expert tells forum.
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